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Six of Sarah Ferguson's companies winding down

The move follows further revelations over her friendship with the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

Royal Mail letters sit undelivered 'for weeks' as parcels prioritised, staff say

Staff and customers tell the BBC prioritising parcels can mean missed NHS appointments and late payment fines.

The tech bros might show more humility in Delhi – but will they make AI any safer?

As global tech leaders meet Delhi, India hopes to level the playing field for countries outside the US and China.

Lloyds boss accepts concern over use of staff data in pay talks

The bank was criticised for comparing employees' spending habits to the wider public as part of wage negotiations.

Brewdog staff 'upset and concerned' by sale plans

Unite said workers had been left in the dark over their futures after the craft beer firm announced plans to explore new investment.

ByteDance to curb AI video app after Disney legal threat

Videos featuring Spider-Man and other characters which are Disney's intellectual property have gone viral since Seedance's update.

Reddit's human content wins amid the AI flood

Reddit says its human contributors are valued amid an internet awash with AI-generated content.

Bedding firm backs down on 'Swift Home' trademark after Taylor Swift appeal

Swift’s team had flagged similarities between her trademark and the company’s contested design.

Could Manchester be a model for the UK to kickstart growth?

With an annual growth rate of 3.1%, Manchester's economy has performed twice as well as that of the UK as a whole.

The £10 tricks I used to make my rented room into a home

Talented tenants share decor hacks that won't cost you a fortune - or your deposit.

Andrew's time as trade envoy should be investigated, says Vince Cable

The former prince's alleged actions were "totally unacceptable", the ex-business secretary says.

Gender pay gap won't close for another 30 years, warns trade unions group

The average woman employee "effectively works for 47 days of the year for free," according to the Trades Union Congress.

Head of Dubai-based ports giant quits after Epstein links revealed

Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem’s exit comes after files showed he appears to have exchanged hundreds of emails with Epstein.

Amazon's Ring ends deal with surveillance firm after backlash

A Super Bowl advert had sparked new scrutiny of the smart doorbell company's privacy practices.

Andrew facing claim he shared Treasury document with banking contact

Reports suggest the former prince shared a Treasury document when he was serving as trade envoy.

Craft beer maker Brewdog put up for sale

Consultants Alix Partners have been brought in to oversee the sales process which could lead to the businesses being broken up.

Heathrow not crowded but people walk in 'wrong place', says boss

Chief executive Thomas Woldbye says Europeans and Brits keep "crashing into each other" because they walk on different sides.

Hello Kitty designer steps down after 46 years

Yuko Yamaguchi oversaw the feline character's rise to global icon status.

Rain and politics driving up half-term holiday bookings, travel agents say

The Advantage Travel Partnerships says rain plus the political environment is creating a "powerful psychological need for escape".

Inflation eases in US as prices for used cars fall

Prices rose by 2.4% in the year to January, the latest official figures show, the slowest pace since May.

Taylor Swift asks US government to block 'Swift Home' trademark

Her team argued that a bedding firm's designs showed similarities to her trademarked signature.

US antitrust chief resigns amid tensions with Trump officials

The departure of Gail Slater has raised questions about the White House's approach to policing big mergers and monopolies.

Trump eyes Venezuela visit – but obstacles to his oil plan remain

The US president wants American energy firms to start extracting the crude but they are reluctant.

Get a grip: Robotics firms struggle to develop hands

Developing a durable and affordable hand is one of the biggest challenges in robotics.

Who is billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe and how did he make his money?

The industrialist and Manchester United co-owner has apologised over comments he made about immigration.

The US economy is growing - so where are all the jobs?

As hiring rates and job openings drop, some worry a tough job market could be here to stay.

The Dutch love four-day working weeks, but are they sustainable?

The Netherlands has the lowest working hours in Europe, but some say it is harming its economy.

Why food fraud persists, even with improving tech

Even with sophisticated technology it is still difficult to detect fake foods.

Netflix and Paramount are battling for Warner Bros. Who is likely to win?

What to know about the two firms' blockbuster battle to control Warner Bros Discovery.

How £50m 'fish disco' could save farmland

Innovative tech scares fish away from nuclear cooling pipes.

Plane makers chase Asia's super-rich with luxe new private jets

Parts of the aviation industry are shifting towards wealthy customers and selling a more luxurious type of international travel.

'Significant' personal tax allowance rise on cards

The treasury minister prepares to deliver a budget with a "significant rise" in personal allowances.

Spud truck handing out free meals to families

The truck is supporting those who can not afford meals outside of school term-time.

Schools project to understand impact of poverty

A six-month listening exercise has taken place, giving support and advice to parents.

Never mind cod, it's tilapia and chips please

Two fish and chip shops in Fenland are trying lesser known varieties of fish as cod prices soar.

The £10 tricks I used to make my rented room into a home

Talented tenants share decor hacks that won't cost you a fortune - or your deposit.

The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse

There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?

Why the railways often seem to be in such chaos over Christmas

Parts of Britain’s rail network will close for engineering work over the festive period - but is that the right time to do it?

Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?

Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.

Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?

Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"

The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis

Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?

Why you should consider switching bank accounts

Martin Lewis explains why now might be a good time to think about changing your bank account.

Thousands queue as beauty store arrives on island of Ireland

Almost 2,000 people joined the queue for the opening of a new store in Belfast this morning.

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